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**berkshire** · 07-02-2008, 01:10 AM

I was reading guidlines for packing with dogs. I think it was on the Traildog group (Traildog : A list for hiking & backpacking dogs)...can't remember specifically. They suggested that after training and conditioning, an adult dog can carry 20-25% of its body weigth. I think they suggested starting with small amounts (maybe 10%) and working up. So in an adult dog, start with 8 pounds (approximately 1 gallon water), and work up to a comfortable weight.

Obviously, I'm no expert, and each dog is different. This is just a random factoid that I recall.

07-02-2008, 01:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
berkshire Alpha Posts: 672 Dogs Name: Tucker Titles: Cutest Puppy Ever! Dogs Age: DOB 12/19/2007 Gallery Pics: 50 Visit berkshire's Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 95 Times in 43 Posts Images: 50	I was reading guidlines for packing with dogs. I think it was on the Traildog group (Traildog : A list for hiking & backpacking dogs)...can't remember specifically. They suggested that after training and conditioning, an adult dog can carry 20-25% of its body weigth. I think they suggested starting with small amounts (maybe 10%) and working up. So in an adult dog, start with 8 pounds (approximately 1 gallon water), and work up to a comfortable weight. Obviously, I'm no expert, and each dog is different. This is just a random factoid that I recall. __________________ ~Candice
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